Dylan Spaulding
@dkspaulding.bsky.social
Senior Scientist, Union of Concerned Scientists, Global Security Program. Views are my own.
Blog: blog.ucsusa.org/author/dylan-spaulding/
Blog: blog.ucsusa.org/author/dylan-spaulding/
And what of those killed in the streets of the US and the sanctity of US institutions? This is perhaps the most tragic and absurd case ever of "do as I say, and not as I do".
January 13, 2026 at 5:17 PM
And what of those killed in the streets of the US and the sanctity of US institutions? This is perhaps the most tragic and absurd case ever of "do as I say, and not as I do".
Signs of deep institutional culture issues in the US nuclear weapons complex:
1) Allegations of retaliation for reporting on safety and quality control issues for key components at SNL
2) Ongoing time-card fraud issue at Pantex, leading to an increase in weapons quality incident reports
Links below
1) Allegations of retaliation for reporting on safety and quality control issues for key components at SNL
2) Ongoing time-card fraud issue at Pantex, leading to an increase in weapons quality incident reports
Links below
December 1, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Signs of deep institutional culture issues in the US nuclear weapons complex:
1) Allegations of retaliation for reporting on safety and quality control issues for key components at SNL
2) Ongoing time-card fraud issue at Pantex, leading to an increase in weapons quality incident reports
Links below
1) Allegations of retaliation for reporting on safety and quality control issues for key components at SNL
2) Ongoing time-card fraud issue at Pantex, leading to an increase in weapons quality incident reports
Links below
The president has ordered the “Department of War” to immediately resume nuclear testing. Here’s a thread on what you need to know (1/n)
October 30, 2025 at 4:33 AM
The president has ordered the “Department of War” to immediately resume nuclear testing. Here’s a thread on what you need to know (1/n)
New info (via FOIA by Los Alamos Study Group), appears to confirm that new Pu pits are not necessary but are an excuse to rebuild infrastructure. This is consistent with our report, which argues for pit reuse and discusses its ties to complex modernization ucs.org/resources/plutonium-pit-production
July 3, 2025 at 4:39 PM
New info (via FOIA by Los Alamos Study Group), appears to confirm that new Pu pits are not necessary but are an excuse to rebuild infrastructure. This is consistent with our report, which argues for pit reuse and discusses its ties to complex modernization ucs.org/resources/plutonium-pit-production
From Los Alamos - on a new approach to use photochemical processes to purify plutonium. "Pass the mixture through a filter... Enjoy the use or reuse of chemically pure samples of plutonium!" Don't forget to season to taste and enjoy with a dry chardonnay.
May 7, 2025 at 5:07 PM
From Los Alamos - on a new approach to use photochemical processes to purify plutonium. "Pass the mixture through a filter... Enjoy the use or reuse of chemically pure samples of plutonium!" Don't forget to season to taste and enjoy with a dry chardonnay.
"Analysis of nearly 500 bird species across North America has found that three-quarters are declining across their ranges, with two-thirds of the total shrinking significantly." But sure, let's kill science and environmental protections. Nothing to see here.
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
May 1, 2025 at 7:10 PM
"Analysis of nearly 500 bird species across North America has found that three-quarters are declining across their ranges, with two-thirds of the total shrinking significantly." But sure, let's kill science and environmental protections. Nothing to see here.
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
If your nerd-cred needs burnishing, you can learn all about it here: www.osti.gov/servlets/pur...
May 1, 2025 at 12:09 AM
If your nerd-cred needs burnishing, you can learn all about it here: www.osti.gov/servlets/pur...
More of the same, unconfirmed, but totally plausible. Its almost like they want to put the hypocrisy on display.
April 17, 2025 at 2:13 PM
More of the same, unconfirmed, but totally plausible. Its almost like they want to put the hypocrisy on display.
Today's (April 2nd) Google AI search result can't even get the date right. Beware the computers.
April 2, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Today's (April 2nd) Google AI search result can't even get the date right. Beware the computers.
Out to protest at the CA state capitol. Some creative signs out here. #Sacramento #50501 #Resist
February 17, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Out to protest at the CA state capitol. Some creative signs out here. #Sacramento #50501 #Resist
New Mexicans are out in force to oppose plutonium pit production at Los Alamos. UCS agrees- it’s unnecessary, endangers workers and the public, and confirms US failure to move away from a reliance on nuclear deterence. I provided commentary and encourage others to do the same.
February 12, 2025 at 2:08 AM
New Mexicans are out in force to oppose plutonium pit production at Los Alamos. UCS agrees- it’s unnecessary, endangers workers and the public, and confirms US failure to move away from a reliance on nuclear deterence. I provided commentary and encourage others to do the same.
Hosted at the Los Alamos Ice Rink... maybe just a teensy bit tone deaf??
January 17, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Hosted at the Los Alamos Ice Rink... maybe just a teensy bit tone deaf??
Last night saw more overnight protests at the gates of the Korean National Assembly, though tiny compared to the day of the impeachment vote. It’s clear the people will not rest until Yoon is history.
December 9, 2024 at 2:33 AM
Last night saw more overnight protests at the gates of the Korean National Assembly, though tiny compared to the day of the impeachment vote. It’s clear the people will not rest until Yoon is history.
I can believe that. It goes as far as I can see.
December 7, 2024 at 11:47 AM
I can believe that. It goes as far as I can see.
More confirmation. Despite the outlook for the impeachment vote, the mood is surprisingly festive. Its clear the people will be here for as long as it takes, again and again, even if it's not tonight.
December 7, 2024 at 11:31 AM
More confirmation. Despite the outlook for the impeachment vote, the mood is surprisingly festive. Its clear the people will be here for as long as it takes, again and again, even if it's not tonight.
I can now confirm that K-Pop energy WILL be what saves Korean democracy.
December 7, 2024 at 11:22 AM
I can now confirm that K-Pop energy WILL be what saves Korean democracy.
It’s back to a party atmosphere as it seems two more assembly members have returned. The pressure from a movement this large must be palpable in the chambers, almost literally.
December 7, 2024 at 10:06 AM
It’s back to a party atmosphere as it seems two more assembly members have returned. The pressure from a movement this large must be palpable in the chambers, almost literally.
The crowd is as loud as ever as one more PPP member returned to the chamber. Six more would be required for impeachment to pass. If not, another vote could go forward in coming days.
December 7, 2024 at 9:48 AM
The crowd is as loud as ever as one more PPP member returned to the chamber. Six more would be required for impeachment to pass. If not, another vote could go forward in coming days.
Crowds are still chanting “go back in” as voting proceeds despite apparent lack of ruling party support.
December 7, 2024 at 9:25 AM
Crowds are still chanting “go back in” as voting proceeds despite apparent lack of ruling party support.
BBC is reporting that some PPP members are boycotting the impeachment vote but that some remain in chamber. The crowd’s energy is not diminishing.
December 7, 2024 at 8:46 AM
BBC is reporting that some PPP members are boycotting the impeachment vote but that some remain in chamber. The crowd’s energy is not diminishing.
The crowd is extremely polite and organized. People are sharing space and police and volunteer crowd control is organized and helpful. A contrast to US crowds this large.
December 7, 2024 at 8:32 AM
The crowd is extremely polite and organized. People are sharing space and police and volunteer crowd control is organized and helpful. A contrast to US crowds this large.
We’ve moved on to the 4 Non Blondes part of protecting democracy
December 7, 2024 at 8:28 AM
We’ve moved on to the 4 Non Blondes part of protecting democracy
Boisterous speeches are getting people excited with coordinated cheers. This is the biggest demonstration in front of the Assembly since Tuesdays events. Music is now a Korean rendition of Les Miserables, “Do you hear the people sing”
December 7, 2024 at 6:48 AM
Boisterous speeches are getting people excited with coordinated cheers. This is the biggest demonstration in front of the Assembly since Tuesdays events. Music is now a Korean rendition of Les Miserables, “Do you hear the people sing”